The Cheerleader •Daryl Dixon AU•

Twenty-Three

Three weeks later

Olivia felt on cloud nine, for once in her life she was happy and truly in love. Her and Daryl hadnt separated since that night in his trailer it was as if they were always supposed to get together one way or another.

Rick and TDog had got to know Daryl a lot more even if it meant Shane sat seething at the trio, Daryl didnt care and why should he? To him Shane was a fool and Rick and T were getting tired of his whining about Olivia to them.

Lori finally let her snobbishness go and didnt huff and puff if Daryl was invited by Olivia to join the group for lunch or skipping classes. To her seeing her best friend happy and genuinely happy was enough, and besides Daryl was someone new to talk to and joke with, Lori wouldnt admit it but T's jokes were not as funny as she or the group would make out.

Andrea was still quiet after her pregnancy revelation but came back to school. The group promised only they knew her situation but Andrea was becoming paranoid everyone knew sometimes it took a while to convince her otherwise. Olivia doubted she had noticed Daryl and her were practically an item and that he was the seventh member of their group!

"Have you told your mom yet?" Olivia whispered as she passed Andrea her bottle of cola, she looked like she needed a sugar boost.

They were at lunch and Daryl was telling an engrossed Rick and T about a bike ride he took for miles and miles on one tank of gas. Shane, however was sitting looking rather bored, head in his hand watching how his friends could be so interested in a 'douche' like Daryl. Lori heard Olivia strike up the conversation with Andrea and used it as an excuse to escape 'bike talk'

"Yea and she totally flipped out! She told my dad and he hasnt spoken a word to me, he wont even look at me. My mom wants me to get rid of it" Andrea sighed continuing to play with the chocolate muffin she bought. 

"And. You dont want that?" Lori asked concerned, Andrea shook her head. "Well then its settled, your mom cant force you" Lori smiled trying to encourage her friend making Andrea sigh again "my folks will throw me out if I keep it" she revealed looking down at her stomach upset. Olivia put her arm around Andrea but was jolted by the guys guffawing at T's joke, scowling at them she went back to her and Lori. "Could the father help? Is he older? Do we know him?" Olivia asked desperate to know in order to help her friend "we could even talk to him for you?" She suggested.

Another sigh left Andrea's lips "yup, you know him"she spoke. The girls eyes widened waiting for her to finally reveal. Andrea caught eyes with a passing teacher and hurriedly gathered her stuff and left the cafeteria. "Oh my shit! I bet its a teacher!" Lori whispered loudly making Olivia pull a face "Oh my shit! I bet its not!" She snapped back sarcastically "she just doesnt want anyone to know or hear" she added explaining Andrea's behaviour. "Its Jason, its obvious" Olivia stated staring over to Jason who was joining Rick and the guys at their table.

As the day went on Olivia could not wait to finish for the day and get home. Her parents and sister were on holiday and her and Daryl had the house to theirselves for a few days, well her parents didnt know Daryl would be staying but she was sure her mother suspected so. She just had to get cheer practice out the way first

Standing by her locker which became her meeting place for Daryl at the end of the day Olivia took what she needed from it and closed it again not realising Shane was standing the other side "hey girl" he smirked as he lent on his locker, Olivia faked a smile forgetting they were locker neighbours "coming practice? Or are you flaking with Daryl again?" Shane obnoxiously asked "mmhmm" she at bluntly spoke "i'll be there" she stated looking past him. Shane lent so she could meet his eyeline "good thing Andrea's not top of the pyramid with her bun in the oven" he mentioned "ever find out who the father was?" He asked quickly getting to the point he wanted. Olivia shook her head "its none of our business" she frowned. To her it really wasnt. Shane cleared his throat "well it is, whoever the guy is she is going to dump this on him and expect him to help" he spoke rather abruptly. Olivia scowled at him and was pleased to see Daryl head her way with T and he sped up seeing her looking uncomfortable standing with Shane.

"Ready to get to practice?" Daryl smiled standing inbetween the pair and Olivia shot him a grateful smile "lets go" she beamed linking arms with him and walking.

"Sorry I got held back in Maths" Daryl apologised but Olivia lent her head on his shoulder "its fine, he was just bugging about Andrea, I mean I know the father should know but until Andrea decides otherwise its none of our business" Olivia spoke giving him the jist of what Shane wanted.

Deep down Daryl couldnt stand the chanting Olivia and the cheerleaders did it was so mundane to him but he cared for Olivia deeply so for her he stuck it out. He was grateful today Rick was joining him as the football team didnt have practice so at least he had someone to talk to.

"So is my stupid friend making it difficult for you and Livvy?" Rick asked referring to Shane. Daryl shrugged "nah he aint shit" he growled. Rick smirked, he and Shane had been friends since Kindergarten but even he knew how much a pain in the ass he could be at the best of times. "Before he got with Olivia he used to crash mine and Lori's dates, it used to drive Lori crazy" Rick revealed trying to explain Shane's ability at making himself a third wheel on purpose. "There is a guy like Shane in every school ive been to. He aint the worst one either" Daryl spoke to which Rick nodded.

When practice finished Olivia and Lori giggled about one of the girls slipping during a twirl as they approached the guys on the benches. Andrea drudged behind them, still being quiet and not being herself.

Olivia looked to Daryl who seemed engrossed in conversation with Rick and thought up an idea. "Seeing as my folks are away, do you guys wanna come back to mine tomorrow, few drinks and some tunes?" She suggested. "But! Just us okay, i dont want a repeat of Josie Walker's party last year" she laughed but stayed firm.

"Sounds good" they all replied. "Great, see you guys tomorrow" She smiled as her and Daryl left the gym.

"Why tomorrow?" Daryl asked checking the time on his phone that Olivia gave him after being fed up of him being uncontactable at times. "Gives us a night together" she teased taking his hand to get him to walk faster. Daryl was not going to turn that down.

Author note;
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